Writing a Hook

The part of the introduction that catches the reader's attention is called the...?

• Hook

• Background Information

• Thesis Statement

• Claim 

Is this an effective hook that you could use in your writing?

If you're looking for beautiful scenery, relaxing breezes, and delicious food, then look no further than Fiji!

• Yes

• No

What type of hook is this?

I was living in Arkansas the first time I met prejudice face to face.

• Question

• Thesis

• Specific Details

• Personal Anecdote

What type of hook is this?

Each year there is one Lego block made for every person in the world. Think about it.

• Fascinating Fact

• Personal Anecdote

• Reversal of Expectation

• Thesis

All of the following are types of "hooks" except...?

• Quote

• Rhetorical Question

• Background Information

• Anecdote

Which type of hook is this?

John Wooden once said, "Never mistake activity for achievement."

• Question

• Anecdote

• Quote

• Interesting Fact

What type of hook is this?

I will always remember my grandmother for her kindness and generosity, her wrinkly but gentle hands soothing away my tears when unkind words brought forth my waterworks.

• Thesis

• Reversal of Expectations

• Anecdotal

• Specific Details

Which type of hook is this?

Approximately 17% (or 12.7 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese.

• Statistics

• Interesting Fact

• Thesis

• Quote

One type of hook you can use for writing is called an anecdote. What is the definition of anecdote?

• A short explanation of the topic

• A short story

• An interesting fact

• A question that has a yes or no answer.

T or F: The first sentence of your introduction is the first chance a writer has to capture the attention of the reader.

• True

• False

• Both